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AF55 RAU

2005 Ford Mondeo

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,432 mi
Last recorded180,432 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Mondeo89,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 RAU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 180,432 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 180,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 158,959 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012
Pass 25 Aug 2011
Pass 26 Aug 2010
Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,856 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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AF55 RAU is a 2005 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 89,401 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF55 RAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 RAU registered?

AF55 RAU is a 2005 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 RAU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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